This fallacy asks a question which presumes something unknown has already been proven or accepted. “Isn’t it time governments stand up for the future and act on global warming?” The question presumes that manmade global warming is real and impactful, and if so, that governments have the ability to stop it. There are too many unanswered questions that must precede such a question.
Step right up and see the wonder that is Big Government! It’s strong, it’s flexible, and it is not limited by any checks or balances! It is your one solution for all your problems both big and small –tiny or tall. Big government is what you need to fix all your worries and concerns, from…
Photo by mikecogh 4. Tort Reform Tort reform is something most Americans don’t understand. The word tort has very little meaning outside those of us who have studied law. But if you said Lawsuit Abuse Reform, Americans will automatically understand the problem. You can then explain that this would limit or prevent frivolous lawsuits and…
One term which is often incorrectly inserted into political discourse is corporate personhood. Corporate personhood is a legal concept that arises from the extension of certain rights to market entities for the purpose of facilitating commerce and protecting individuals. Its application to campaign finance law has many erroneously rallying against the legal concept with slogans…
On November 9th, 2014 the world celebrated the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The event not only led to the liberation of millions of people and the fall of the Soviet Union, but it effectively ended a near 50 year old cold war nuclear standoff between the USSR and the United…
Photo by Beverly & Pack Congressmen also have access to free internet, which allows them to network, build websites to promote themselves and their ideas, and access to information on bills, background information, and biographical data in a manner not afforded to challengers. When CompuServe tried to level the field by offering free sites to…
Since the Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979, the government of Iran has been accused by members of the international community of funding, providing equipment, weapons, training, and giving sanctuary to terrorists